Valium
Valium (Generic name: Diazepam) is used for relieving anxiety, muscle spasms, and seizures and controlling agitation caused by alcohol withdrawal. Valium (Diazepam) medication is sometimes prescribed for other uses – ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.
Drug interactions can result in unwanted side effects or prevent Valium medicine from doing its job. Use our drug interaction checker to find out if your medicines interact with each other.
Valium (Diazepam) and ALCOHOL Description
Drinking alcohol (or taking any products containing alcohol) while being treated with Valium (Diazepam) may result in excessive sedation or drowsiness. Drinking alcohol while being treated with diazepam is not recommended. If you are drinking alcohol you may experience excessive drowsiness. Use care if you will be operating machinery or driving a car. Valium (Diazepam) and FOOD (GRAPEFRUIT JUICE) Description: Drinking GRAPEFRUIT JUICE while being treated with Valium (Diazepam) may result in large amounts of diazepam in your blood which may cause more side effects of diazepam than usual. Drinking grapefruit juice while being treated with diazepam is not recommended. If you are already drinking grapefruit juice while being treated with diazepam and are experiencing changes in mental awareness, loss of balance, or slurred speech, contact your physician. Valium (Diazepam) and FOOD Description: Taking Valium (Diazepam) with FOOD may result in an increased amount of diazepam in your blood. Taking diazepam with food may change how well diazepam works for you. It is recommended to try to avoid taking diazepam with a high fat meal if possible. If you take diazepam with a high fat meal, you may experience increased drowsiness or decreased concentration. Valium (Diazepam) and FOOD (CAFFEINE) Description: Taking Valium with CAFFEINE may result in diazepam not working as well for you. Diazepam may interact with certain foods. These foods containing caffeine include but are not limited to coffee, soft drinks, and chocolate. It is recommended to avoid or reduce caffeine at nighttime if you are taking diazepam to help you sleep.